TRAIN SERVICE

Vata-2same Services Aboard The Vista-Dome North Coast Limited

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Page American Express Credit Cards 8 Baggage Transfer 8-9 Beverages 3-4 Buffet-Lounge car 2-3-5 Cigarettes and cigars 7 Credit Cards Honored 8 Food Service 2 Formulas for Feeding Infants 3 "History Book" on Wheels 5 Literature 6 Location of Cars 4 Magazines 7 Mail Service 6 NP Trademark 9 NP Travel Offices 13 Pillows 7 Playing Cards—Tables for Cards 6 Postage Stamps 6 Pullman Observation Lounge 3 Radio 7 Rail-Auto Service (Rent-a-Car) 5 Rail Travel Credit Cards 8 Slumbercoach 2 Stationery 7 Stewardess-Nurse 1 Telegrams 6 Vista-Domes 1 Stewardess-Nurse Service Stewardess-Nurse service is an "exclu- sive" on the Vista-Dome North Coast Lim- ited, insofar as the Chicago-North Pacific Coast run is concerned. These efficient young women are registered nurses. They perform a wide variety of useful services for passengers. They also make periodic announcements of interest over the train public address system. If you need the services of the Stewardess-Nurse, please ask any member of the train crew to summon her. Stewardess-Nurses do not accept tips4

Vista-Domes "The view is terrific on the Northern Pacific," especially from the magnificent vista-domes on the train. Dome seats for coach and Slumbercoach passengers are available ahead of the travelers Rest Car; for standard passengers, be- hind the diner. Each has 24 seats in the dome section. These seats are not reserved and passengers with coach or Pullman reserva- tions may enjoy them at no extra charge. Smoking is permitted in all dome sec- tions but not in the main body of dome coaches. 1 Slumbercoach

The all-room Slumbercoach is designed to provide comfortable private room ac- commodations for travel between Chicago and Seattle and intermediate points at nominal cost with a coctch ticket. Slumber- coach accommodates 40 passengers in 24 single and 8 double rooms. Each single room has a comfortable seat, a single bed, wash basin, hot and cold water, full length mirror, luggage space and heat controls. Double rooms have two facing seats and two single beds. Each room has its own window and toilet facilities. For mother traveling with baby, there's a unique Slumbercrib, available without extra charge, in single rooms only.

Food Service In the , a la carte and table d'hote service provides the finest of food at moderate prices. Breakfast begins at 7, luncheon at 12 and dinner at 5, railroad (local) time. Dinner is served by reserva- tion. Passengers on special diets will please make their requirements known to the din- ing car steward. Fine food items—snacks or complete meals—also are served at the counter in the fascinating Lewis and Clark Traveller's Rest buffet-lounge. Service there is continu- ous from 7:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. 2 Special Service for Youngsters Formulas for feeding infants will be pre- pared by the Stewardess-Nurse in the din- ing car kitchen, and formula bottles will be stored under refrigeration either in the dining car or , if desired. There's a special Children's Menu in the dining car. This car also stocks evaporated canned milk and a selection of strained baby foods.

Beverages Beverages are served throughout the day and evening in the Traveller's Rest Buffet. Lounge car and in the Pullman Observa- tion Lounge. Sale of alcoholic beverages is subject to state laws as follows: Illinois and Wisconsin—No sales on election days during time polls are open. Minnesota—No sales on following days between hours listed: Sunday-12:01 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Monday; Memorial Day- 12:01 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Election Days- 12:01 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. North Dakota—No sales on Sundays, Good Friday, Memorial Day, election days, Christmas Eve after 8 p.m. or Christmas Day. Montana—No sales permitted on Sun- days until after 1 p.m., or any election day during time polls are open. 3 Idaho—No sales will be made during the approximate 2 hours this train is in the State of Idaho. Washington—No sales from 12:01 a.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. Monday, or on election days during time polls are open. Oregon—No sales will be made during the approximate 22 minutes this train is in the State of Oregon.

"Traffic Guide" To enable passengers to find their way around on the Vista-Dome North Coast Limited without difficulty, we list below the normal consist of regularly operated pas- senger-carrying cars on this train.

Between Car No. Car No. Chicago East- Westbound and bound

C250 Vista-Dome Coach Seattle C260 C251 Day-Nite Coach Seattle C261 C252 Day-Nite Coach Seattle C262 C253 Vista-Dome Coach Portland C263 C254 Day-Nite Coach Portland C264 Traveller's Rest Buffet-Lounge Seattle SC25 Slumbercoach Seattle SC26 255 Pullman Sleeper Portland 265 Dining Car Seattle 256 Vista-Dome Sleeper Seattle 266 257 Vista-Dome Sleeper Seattle 267 258 Pullman Sleeper Livingston 268 259 Pullman Observation- Club Lounge Seattle 269 4 Rail-Auto Service If you wish to obtain a rental car at your destination, the Stewardess-Nurse on this train will gladly make necessary arrange- *' ments, or any NP ticket office will reserve a car for you prior to your departure or on arrival at your destination. The small symbol 41. appearing in the timetable opposite certain cities shows where this service is available.

"History Book" on Wheels The Lewis and Clark Traveller's Rest buffet-lounge car is a veritable "history book on wheels." Traveller's Rest was the name given by the famed explorers to the favorite camp site in western Montana, near Missoula. Colorful wall murals depict scenes and show the route of Lewis and Clark's journey from St. Louis to the Pacific and return. Color reproductions of the . famous Peale portraits of Lewis and Clark and reproductions of documents pertaining to the expedition also adorn the walls. In- cluded in the historical exhibit is a repro- duction of a Harper's Ferry flintlock rifle carried by members of the expedition and a peace pipe symbolic of the explorers' success in establishing friendly relations with the Indians. You'll find this method of studying history most palatable. Try it. All passengers are invited to use its facili- ties. 5 Stamps, Mailing Letters, Sending Telegrams Postage stamps may be purchased from the attendant in the Traveller's Rest car. Letters and cards may be mailed in the Traveller's Rest or Observation cars, or 1 you may hand them to the Pullman porter, i the coach attendant or Stewardess-Nurse. To send a telegram, obtain blank from any crew member, who will dispatch your message at any scheduled stop. For con- venience, telegrams should be sent collect, or charged to your home telephone num- ber.

Playing Cards— Tables for Cards Playing cards are sold in the Traveller's Rest, Dining and Pullman Observation. Clubcars. There are tables for cards in the 1 Traveller's Rest Lounge and, for Pullman , passengers, in the Pullman Observation Lounge. Tables also are available for Pull- man rooms and a limited number for coach seats. Ask the car attendant.

Help Yourself to Literature Conveniently located in racks in the vari- ous cars is literature which is designed to contribute to the enjoyment of your trip. For detailed information about things of interest along the way, we recommend 6 the Guide and for a condensed schedule of your train, with brief description of the trip, refer to "Schedule Interesting Highlights." Cigarettes and Cigars Cigarettes and cigars may be purchased in the Dining car and in the Pullman Ob- servation Lounge. Cigarettes are for sale also in the Traveller's Rest car.

Background Music and Radio Soft, soothing background recorded mu- sic is played over the train public address system during lunch and dinner hours. There also is radio reception in the Travel- ler's Rest, Dining and Pullman Observa- tion Lounge cars. Specific radio programs are available on request to the attendant, when reception permits.

Magazine Libraries and Stationery Guests will find a wide selection of cur- rent magazines and local newspapers in the lounges of the Traveller's Rest car and Pullman Observation car. Both cars are stocked with writing paper and souvenir post cards and there's a writing desk in the Observation Lounge. Want a Pillow? Coach passengers may obtain pillows from the coach attendant (or Train con- ductor at night) for 250 per 24-hour period. 7 Credit Cards Honored American Express and Rail Travel Credit Cards are honored in the Dining car, Traveller's Rest-Buffet Lounge car and Pullman Observation Lounge car for meals and refreshments of all kinds, and at Northern Pacific Ticket offices for the pur- chase of railroad tickets, Pullman accommo- dations, baggage checking and other Travel services. Deferred payments are available on your American Express Credit Card up to 12 months to pay. A Travel Card offers the utmost in travel conveniences. Applica- tion blanks may be obtained from the Din- ing car steward or at any Northern Pacific Ticket office.

Baggage Transfer Pullman passengers may arrange with porter before arrival in Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Billings, Spokane, East Au- burn, Seattle or Portland for transfer of hand luggage from train to station taxi stand, on payment of prevailing Red Cap fee. Baggage carts are available (no charge) at a number of NP stations for passengers desiring to handle their own baggage. Pullman passengers holding through tickets to destinations east of Chicago may arrange with Railroad Transfer Service, on arrival in Chicago, for transfer of hand luggage to the check room of station from 8 which departure will be made. The prevail- ing parcel check fee will be charged. Passengers holding Pullman or Slumber- coach space east of Chicago, making di- rect connections on the trains listed below, may arrange with their Pullman porter for transfer of hand luggage direct to their out- bound space. A charge of $1.00 per bag, payable to Red Cap at outgoing station, is made. NEW YORK CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA 20th Century Limited The General BALTIMORE & OHIO Capitol Limited—Columbian Red Cap Service is available to all North- ern Pacific patrons at a number of stations.

NP Trademark The center of the Northern Pacific em- blem which appears on the cover of this booklet is adapted from a design called the great Chinese Monad or the Diagram of the Great Extreme. A booklet, "The Story of the Monad," is yours for the ask- ing. Just drop a line to the address shown in the following paragraph.

Questions? Ask Us It is the sincere desire of every member of the crew of this train to make your trip a memorable one. If you have any clues- 9 tions, please ask a train attendant. If you have any comments on the service, favor- able or otherwise, won't you please write F. G. Scott, Passenger Traffic Manager, , St. Paul, Min- nesota 55101.

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12 Make NP Offices Your Travel Headquarters You are invited to use NP's offices as travel headquarters whenever you plan a trip, either for business or pleasure. For your conven- ience, here is a list of locations: City and Address Zip Code Atlanta, Ga.-1313 Healy Bldg. 30303 Buffalo, N.Y.-601-3 Ellicott Square 14203 Chicago, Ill.-1172 Marquette Bldg. 60603 Cincinnati, Ohio-1409-10 Carew Tower 45202 Cleveland, Ohio-1334 Term. Tower Bldg. 44113 Dallas, Tex.-1009 Kirby Bldg. 75201 Denver, Colo.-702 Railway Exch. Bldg. 80202 Detroit, Mich.-810 Lafayette Bldg. 48226 Duluth, Minn.—Room 111, Union Depot 55802 Kansas City, Mo.-411 Bd. of Trade Bldg. 64105 Los Angeles, Cal.-464 Pacific Elec. Bldg. 90014 Milwaukee, Wis.-913 Majestic Bldg. 53203 Minneapolis, Minn.-101 So. 7th Street 55402 New York, N.Y.-630 Fifth Ave., 605 International Bldg. 10020 Oakland, Cal.-611 Central Bldg. 94612 Omaha, Neb.-309 W.O.W. Bldg. 68102 Philadelphia, Pa.-123 S. Broad St. Rm. 926 19109 Pittsburgh, Pa.-608 Park Bldg. 15222 Portland, Ore.-439 SW 6th Ave. 97205 St. Louis, Mo.-840 Boatmen's Bank Bldg. 63102 St. Paul, Minn.—Hotel St. Paul 55102 San Francisco, Cal.-1003 Monadnock Bldg. 94105 Seattle, Wash.-800 Third Ave. 98104 Spokane, Wash.—NP Sta. W 221 First Ave. 99204 Tacoma, Wash.—Union Station, 1713 Pacific Ave. 98402 Toronto 1, Ont.—Room C-29 Union Station Vancouver 1, B.C.-516 Stock Exchange Bldg. Washington, D.C.-500 Shoreham Bldg. 20005 Winnipeg 2, Man.-40 Trans-Canada Bldg. ROUTE OF THE VISTA-DOME /10241/4 Co2c141 Jim/led

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